{"id":21499,"date":"2025-04-24T17:00:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T16:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web-blog.svc.mountainwarehouse.com\/community\/?p=21499"},"modified":"2025-06-02T11:01:20","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T10:01:20","slug":"7-top-tips-for-camping-with-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mountainwarehouse.com\/expert-advice\/camping\/7-top-tips-for-camping-with-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Top Tips for Camping With Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

We asked Ruth Davies-Knowles to give us the lowdown on how to navigate the wonderful world of camping with kids.<\/p>\n

Ruth is a mum of 4, a journalist, blogger and non-professional taxi driver thanks to her children’s many activities. As a Norfolk dweller, she spends much of her time following the north Norfolk surf, from inside a robe on the beach, not in the sea.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not a natural Bear Grylls, my ideal camping climate is \u201cfair weather\u201d and not so hot that the tent becomes a sauna, yet with the gift of endless blue skies running into an evening. However, unreliable sunshine in the UK means we either never go or plan to make it work, whatever the weather. We chose the latter, and after 5 wet nights in Cornwall last year, I\u2019d still do it all again. It\u2019s all about the precision planning, I say!<\/p>\n

\"Family<\/p>\n

1. Choose your camp site wisely<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Where we\u2019ve coped in rain gallantly, it was gale force winds atop a cliff in Dorset that did get us questioning our choices. We now look for low ground sites with electricity hook ups (sorry Bear, we like charged phones) and a safe space for the kiddos to play. The Caravan and Motorhome Club<\/strong><\/a> let you filter the things important to you, by area and facilities – mega helpful!<\/p>\n

\"Camping<\/p>\n

2. Buy a brilliant tent<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Make family life easy and buy an air beamer. We used to watch other families effortlessly be up and away in minutes, while we struggled with poles that never seemed to fit, then finally we joined the ranks and have never looked back!<\/p>\n

\"Weekender<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop Tents<\/a><\/p>\n

3. Don\u2019t take a suitcase<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You\u2019ll need to pack for every eventuality (weather wise again), and remember, regardless of season, night times are cold. Slip on shoes are a must, as are lots of pairs of socks (I don\u2019t know why, but we go through them!) but my best packing tip is to not even bother with a suitcase, a large rucksack will suffice!<\/p>\n

Also, plastic boxes with lids can be packed for each person with pre-rolled bundles of clothes so that you don\u2019t have to rummage. The boxes stack in the car, then keep everything neat and tidy in the tent, while back at home they can stack inside each other waiting for their next trip \u2013 bonus!<\/p>\n

\"Tor<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop Large Rucksacks<\/a><\/p>\n

4. A good night\u2019s sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Bring pillows from home! Pillows are a must but I even bring a fitted sheet and duvet. Sleeping with proper bedding makes a real difference to how well we sleep and having enough space does too! This is where I’m thinking about introducing an Airbed<\/a> I’ve heard great things about them ! You can buy different sizes, double or single. They are an investment as don’t come with a bargain basement price tag however, camping equipment is always a case of buy cheap, buy twice!<\/p>\n

\"Kids<\/p>\n

Making good investments in things that last is always best when you want to ensure family holidays for years to come. We tend to make one big camping purchase every year and every year camping gets a bit easier because of it.<\/p>\n

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Shop Air Beds<\/a><\/p>\n

5. The gadgets!<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You could buy a camping version of absolutely anything, but you don\u2019t need to. There are loads of things you can customise or adapt, but my top three camping gadgets we couldn\u2019t live without would be:<\/p>\n